FantasyPros Staff | Thu, Apr 10th 2025, 3:18am EDT

Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice: Players to Sell High (2025)

Fantasy baseball managers are always looking for an edge in their leagues, and one strategy that can pay off is buying low on struggling players and selling high on those who have exceeded expectations. Below, our featured experts look closely at some players they’re targeting for these trades. They have closely monitored the latest player trends and performance metrics to identify key players you should consider buying low and selling high to maximize your roster’s potential.

By leveraging our exclusive trade analyzer and relying on advanced metrics, comprehensive player rankings, and player projections, our experts have determined which players you should target in trades and which ones you should look to move. So, whether you need a roster shake-up or simply want to capitalize on a player’s hot streak, this article is here to guide you through the process.

Let’s examine these trade recommendations, analyzing the rationale behind each move and providing you with actionable advice to help you dominate your league. Don’t forget to check out our other fantasy baseball resources to help you stay ahead of the competition all season long. Happy trading!

Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

What one MLB player are you trying to sell high right now, and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?

Cedric Mullins (OF – BAL)

“Cedric Mullins has gotten off to a terrific start, hitting .313 with an OPS over 1.000, 3 HR and 2 SB. However, his bat speed and hard hit rates remain below league average and his BABIP is 60 points higher year over year. Considering he’s been a .230 hitter for two straight years, I would capitalize on this torrid opening to the year for Mullins. Perhaps consider flipping him for a pitcher like Kris Bubic or Brady Singer if you have OF depth, or the waiver is bountiful.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)

“I would attempt to sell Cedric Mullins right now if you can find a trade partner in your league. Coming into play on April 8, he has a .286 average, three home runs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 10 games. As good as he has been to open the season, his recent history tells you that the batting average is not sustainable. His average has fallen under .240 each of the last two seasons, and he had four months last season with an average below .225. I would look to package Mullins and another player for someone like Nico Hoerner, a consistent fantasy asset with a reliable batting average and the ability to steal bases.”
– Jesse Garcia (FantasyPros)

Zac Gallen (SP – ARI)

“Zac Gallen – This isn’t quite “sell high” as he is coming off a not-great start, but this was followed up from his 13-strikeout performance. It feels like Gallen will be like this all year. If he can command his fastball, that will set up the changeup and curve, which will equal good results. When that fastball is bad, he doesn’t command the changeup enough and becomes hittable. I think the ups and downs may not be worth it. I would wait for that next big outing and try to move off of him on the high. Maybe you could buy low on a Marcus Semien to move Zac Gallen. Another idea to explore is getting a guy like Casey Mize and a closer like Jose Alverado. Not everyone is sold on Mize, nor on Alverado closing the major of the year. ”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)

Nolan Arenado (3B – STL)

“Many of the players off to hot starts were late-round picks or waiver wire adds, so I would not sell just to sell. Having said that, if someone thinks Nolan Arenado is “back,” I would gladly let that person have him the rest of the way. Arenado is hitting .316 but has just one homer and six RBI thus far. His expected stats are well below average (his xSLG is lower than Masyn Winn‘s). Arenado is little more than a compiler at this stage in his career. That could be useful depending on your roster build, but I would rather have a player with some upside.”
– Mick Ciallela (Fantrax)

“If I have Nolan Arenado, I am trying to unload him right now. He is slashing .316/.422/.474 with a wOBA of .384, but an unsustainable .324 BABIP buoys all of these. His xBA is .236, and his xwOBA is a full one hundred points lower at .284. According to Statcast, he has ONE barrel in 45 plate appearances. If I need pitching, I’d be interested in flipping Arenado for someone like Jack Flaherty.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)

Brice Turang (2B – MIL)

“Maybe your league isn’t filled with Brice Turang truthers, but I’d at least ask around. He is still going to bat ninth a fair amount of the time, and I don’t trust him against lefties (.548 OPS). Perhaps his hot start could be flipped for a boring but reliable SP, someone like Luis Castillo or Bailey Ober. Or maybe the Ketel Marte or Matt McLain managers are motivated to make a trade after losing their keystone guys recently.”
– Scott Pianowski (Yahoo! Sports)

Hunter Greene (SP – CIN)

“Hunter Greene looks like one of the best pitchers in baseball right now. Through three starts, he has 23 strikeouts against just three walks over 20 2/3 innings to go with a 1.31 ERA and a bunch of underlying data that says this is legit. And that’s why I want to be careful here. Selling high doesn’t mean you don’t think a player is good. It just means you are willing to sell them at their peak to return the maximum value. And that’s where I’m at with Greene. I DO think he’s really good. And at 25 years old, this is what a breakout would look like. But he has a history of arm injuries — including a Tommy John surgery several years ago — and he’s topping 100 MPH in the ninth inning of games right now. You never want to predict or project injuries, but I’d argue we are in the LIKELY territory here instead of just being possible. So I’m selling high on Greene while he’s healthy and looking like a Cy Young candidate and targeting hitting to help my lineups in the form of Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, or maybe even a Ronald Acuna Jr.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)

Corbin Burnes (SP – ARI)

“I was fading Corbin Burnes coming into the season. In fact, I thought his rotation mate Zac Gallen had a better return on his ADP investment, considering where they each stood on the board. Burnes faded a tad down the stretch last season, and so far, his velocity is down in 2025 on some pitches. Could this 5.79 ERA be a slow start? But the FIP, xFIP, and xERA are all between 5-6, which is troubling. Perhaps. It may also be three straight years of 190+ innings taking their toll. I’m not selling for too cheap. I would want a Nathan Eovaldi-level arm and a bat (maybe a Heliot Ramos) to open negotiations.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)

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